Chapter 11 New Year's Eve Party
Because Prince Zhao and Princess Zhao had to go to the palace in the evening, the banquet in the palace was naturally moved to the afternoon. This was also the practice in previous years.
Of course, there must be a banquet. There are many women in the palace, so the system of separate meals was adopted.
At this time, in front of Ji Yunqing, there was a table filled with a wide variety of delicious food.
There are steamed spare ribs with rice flour, pig's trotters with soybean sauce, braised lion's head, shredded pork with fish flavor, squirrel mandarin fish... In addition, there are some indispensable dishes in winter, such as radish soup, stir-fried cabbage, and stir-fried meat with bean sprouts, which are quite good.
After all, it’s winter, what else can we eat if not radishes and cabbages?
This is understandable.
Ji Yunqing tilted his head slightly and found that the dishes on the prince and princess' table looked more abundant.
and!
They don’t have any radishes or cabbages!
She peeked at the dishes on the tables of the concubines and the concubines, and found that although they were not as sumptuous as those of the prince and princess, they were not too small.
Good guy.
At this moment, Ji Yunqing understood why people compete for favor and why they want to climb up?
The higher your rank, the more delicious food you can eat.
She looked at the food on her table again, and kept comforting herself, "Forget it, at least this is delicious and has more variety than what I usually eat."
Raising his head, Ji Yunqing looked at the two people at the top with anticipation in his eyes.
Let's get started, I can't wait!
Fortunately, King Zhao opened his mouth and made some very official and polite opening remarks.
As soon as the most watched man in the room spoke, all the women turned their eyes to him, trying to put their best foot forward.
Seeing this, Ji Yunqing regretfully put down the chopsticks he had just touched.
She had planned to pick up the chopsticks and pick up the food as soon as King Zhao finished speaking, but now she could only pretend to stand straight.
Bored, Ji Yunqing could only admire the excessive beauty of the beauties.
The princess was dignified and elegant, and her every move was like a lady walking out of an ancient painting. The concubine was graceful and elegant, with a hint of excitement between her eyebrows and a charming look.
Looking further down, the concubines were no less inferior.
Concubine Li was gentle, quiet, and graceful. Next to her sat a little child, who looked about three or four years old. He looked somewhat similar to her, and was tender and cute.
This child is also the only son of King Zhao.
Sitting next to her was a bright and beautiful lady, Concubine Xu Shu.
Concubine Xu looked up at King Zhao with her beautiful eyes without blinking. The little girl who was leaning against her also looked up at King Zhao with her palm-sized face and great piety.
The little girl is only two years old. She looks adorable. She follows her mother's movements and melts people's hearts.
Looking to the right side of the mother and son, there is a woman with a graceful and beautiful appearance. She doesn’t have many decorations on her body, but she exudes a scholarly air and is quite extraordinary.
This should be Concubine Lou, right?
The daughter of a Hanlin scholar, she looks very knowledgeable and elegant.
The rest were concubines. After skipping the familiar concubine Zhao, Ji Yunqing admired the other concubines.
Among them, the most eye-catching one is the concubine Wang who is dressed in jewels and precious stones. It is said that her family is a royal merchant and she is very recognizable. The rest are the beautiful concubine Jian and the concubine Liu who has been serving the prince since childhood.
Seeing Ji Yunqing looking at her, Concubine Liu responded with a kind smile.
Ji Yunqing noticed that it was Concubine Liu who reminded her to perform, although she was stopped by the person next to her - the jewel-covered Concubine Wang.
King Zhao was almost done speaking at this time, and Ji Yunqing withdrew his gaze and stopped reading.
But he still couldn't help but cast an envious and jealous look at King Zhao.
There are so many beautiful sisters.
You greedy boy, you usually eat delicious food!
What a lucky life.
Jealousy has completely changed Ji Yunqing.
Her two reincarnations were not as good as others' first reincarnation. Don't you think it's infuriating?
According to her observation, King Zhao spent only a few days in the backyard in a month. Ji Yunqing really wanted to say, if you don't have the skills, don't take on the job.
It’s useless to date any number of women if you have bad kidneys.
In the novels she read, the princes, emperors, and kings were all iron-hearted and would either favor this one or that all day long.
Once you meet your true love, you can yell "woman" and then pamper her for three days and three nights without a break.
While she was thinking about this and that, King Zhao had already finished the conversation. He was standing at the head and could see everyone's little movements below.
After observing for a while, I found that the new concubine Ji was the one who made the most small movements!
His eyes were rolling around and there was really no way he could stop for a moment.
Also, what was that look you gave him just now?
King Zhao remained calm, but was thinking in his heart that when he had free time, he would go to Concubine Ji's yard for a walk to entertain himself.
The princess was keenly aware of the prince's gaze and felt uncomfortable. Where was the prince looking?
Following his gaze, I saw Concubine Ji who was eating with chopsticks and enjoying the meal.
Princess Zhao: "..."
Just look at it. The prince must have never seen such a rare thing, so it is reasonable for him to take a few more glances.
After eating a few bites of food, someone volunteered.
"Your Highness, today is the New Year's Eve family dinner. I have composed a new song to entertain you."
Ji Yunqing took time out of his busy schedule to look up and saw that it was Wang's concubine who was dressed luxuriously.
King Zhao naturally agreed.
Afterwards, several concubines came on stage one after another, playing the piano or dancing, with outstanding talents that were dazzling and overwhelming.
Until Concubine Zhao also went on stage to perform a dance, the servants who followed her were responsible for dancing with her.
Concubine Zhao was spinning around and flirting with the prince, and she was very busy after the dance.
It’s almost like saying it directly, Your Majesty, come and see me!
Ji Yunqing could hardly bear to watch, and thought that given the prince's kidney-protecting lifestyle, it would be strange for him to go into the Pansi Cave every day.
Sure enough, after the dance was over, Concubine Zhao looked at the prince eagerly, and King Zhao just said two words as a routine: "Not bad."
There was no further news.
Ji Yunqing almost laughed out loud when he saw it.
Rubbing his belly, Ji Yunqing picked up another piece of pork ribs with chopsticks. Just as he was about to put it in his mouth, he heard Concubine Zhao say loudly, "By the way, it seems that Concubine Ji hasn't performed yet?
This is the first time for Concubine Ji to have a family dinner with her sisters. It would be nice if she didn't say anything, right?"
As she spoke, she deliberately turned her gaze to Ji Yunqing.
Ji Yunqing was helpless. She was not the only concubine in the mansion. Why was this woman staring at her?
She couldn't help but lower her voice and replied to Concubine Zhao: "Woman, you have successfully attracted my attention!"
Seeing the prince, princess, concubines and imperial concubines looking at him, Ji Yunqing had no choice but to stand up reluctantly.
King Zhao seemed very interested: "Ji, what program have you prepared?"
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